sim·u·late 
/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/ verb
sim·u·lates; sim·u·lat·ed; sim·u·lat·ing /ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to look, feel, or behave like (something)
▪ The wall surface is made to simulate stone. = The wall surface simulates stone. ▪ The model will be used to simulate the effects of an earthquake. ▪ The material simulates [=imitates] the look and feel of real fur.
▪ The wall surface is made to simulate stone. = The wall surface simulates stone. ▪ The model will be used to simulate the effects of an earthquake. ▪ The material simulates [=imitates] the look and feel of real fur.
